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The Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through WeaningThe Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through Weaning by Martha Sears
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $0.55
There are lots of great breastfeeding books out there, but this is the one I had, used, and loved. I felt like it had all the info I needed to get me off to a great start and I referenced it a number of times during our first days together.
The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two (Revised and Updated Edition)The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two (Revised and Updated Edition) by William Sears
Buy new: $14.29 / Used from: $5.98
A great book to have in your baby library!
Nummies Style Nursing BraNummies Style Nursing Bra
Best Nursing bra ever! After trying many, this is the only one I will wear. It is comfortable, attractive, supportive despite having no underwire (which is best), and since it has a molded cup it hides nursing pads like no other! It does run a bit small in the cup size, so if possible you may want to order up.
Medela Womens Sleep Nursing Bra - WhiteMedela Womens Sleep Nursing Bra - White
Buy new: $14.99 - $49.95
Very comfortable sleep bra. Wearing a bra to bed was a big adjustment for me, but necessary to hold in nursing pads. This has held up through a million washings! It is also very easy to simply pull over and back again when you are only 1/2 awake, if that!
Johnsons Nursing Pads - 60 EachJohnsons Nursing Pads - 60 Each
Buy new: $6.43
Different women with different breasts seem to like different pads, but after trying many these are my favorite. They have never leaked on me and are comfortable enough that I don't even know I'm wearing them. They also don't have crinkly plastic on them like some others, always stay in place without folding, etc, and don't feel gross and gel filled when they absorb milk.
Lansinoh Lanolin for Nursing Mothers - 2 oz TubeLansinoh Lanolin for Nursing Mothers - 2 oz Tube
Buy new: $17.95
Some women's nipples are sore, dry etc to while adjusting to nursing. This is the stuff to have on hand just in case you need it.
Gerber 12-Pack Prefold Birdseye 3-Ply Cloth Diapers with Padding - WhiteGerber 12-Pack Prefold Birdseye 3-Ply Cloth Diapers with Padding - White
Buy new: $16.99
Great to have around to catch excess milk, spit-ups, and everything else that comes along with babies. I use these under us nursing while laying down, to cover the changing table cover, to catch spraying milk, and clean up spit-ups, etc. etc. etc.
Boppy Bare Naked Expandable Miracle Middle PillowBoppy Bare Naked Expandable Miracle Middle Pillow
Buy new: $21.33
Makes holding and nursing a baby so much more comfortable! A must have!
Boppy Luxe Ice Blue Velvet SlipcoverBoppy Luxe Ice Blue Velvet Slipcover
Buy new: $17.99
Nice soft cover. You may even want 2, as one always seemed to be in the wash.
Rainbow Light Just Once Prenatal One Multivitamin Tablets, 90-Count BottleRainbow Light Just Once Prenatal One Multivitamin Tablets, 90-Count Bottle
Buy new: $15.97
Keep up with your prenatals while nursing! This brand is awesome! Very gentle on the stomach, non-constipating, and made from whole-foods, so it is easily digested and absorbed.
Medela Nursing StoolMedela Nursing Stool
Buy new: $23.40
Helps to elevate your knees while sitting nursing, bringing baby to you. Everyone who comes over to visit always comments how much they also love it just as a stool.
Medela Swing Breast PumpMedela Swing Breast Pump
Buy new: $124.50
Great lil pump for the occasional bottle or if you need to relieve engorgement. (Although I always found a warm washcloth and nursing easier.) I hate pumping, but this pump makes it comfortable, easy, and effective. Nice that it is 2 stage. If you are going to be pumping exclusively or while working you may want a double.
Adiri Natural Nurser 3 packAdiri Natural Nurser 3 pack
Buy new: $20.00
Great bottle for breastfed babies. Breastlike nipple and feel helps to minimize nipple confusion and baby will likely take right to it.